Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Grampians
Reference: VG/9213
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join Corrections Victoria as a Prison Services Manager supporting both Hopkins Correctional Centre and H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal.
About the Business Unit
Hopkins Correctional Centre is a medium-security prison located in Western Victoria, accommodating up to 798 people in custody.
H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal is a minimum-security men's protection prison located near Trawalla, west of Melbourne.
Together, these locations contribute to meaningful outcomes that enhance rehabilitation by delivering structured programs, employment pathways, training and work readiness initiatives that support successful reintegration and prepare people in custody for their transition back into the community.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the delivery and oversight of a diverse portfolio of corporate services. Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will partner closely with General Managers and operational leaders to ensure effective business support services that enable safe, efficient and high-performing prison operations.
Key responsibilities include:
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You
You are a confident and collaborative senior leader with experience managing complex corporate service functions within a large operational environment.
You will bring:
Qualifications in finance, business management, human resources or a related discipline are desirable but not essential.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young peo ple we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.